Solved Windows 8.1 and Windows 10

Clint

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Can you have Windows 8.1 running and Windows 10 (not preview) running on virtual machine at the same time with the same key?
 
Hello Clint,

Sorry, but no. It would violate the EULA since those would be considered two separate installations, and could get them both deactivated. :(
 
Thanks Brink. If I upgrade to 10 and it's activated and I don't like it. Can I go back to 8.1 and will it activate again?
 
I've been running Windows 10 on virtual machine for a while without activating it. You can't personalise it but the unactivated version is fine for trying out Windows 10 and checking your software & drivers work.
 
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